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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.28, 1,165.80 and 734.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.28, 1,165.80 and 734.44 is: 1,101.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.28 : 1,165.80 = 734.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.28/1,165.80 = 734.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.28x = 1,165.80 × 734.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.28x = 856,210.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,210.15/777.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.55

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